Ancient_Discoveries_Series_3
应用科学类纪录片，History Channel 频道 2007 年出品，是 HC Ancient Discoveries 系列之一。
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官方网站
http://www.history.com/shows/ancient-discoveries
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英文片名 ：Ancient Discoveries Series 3
英文系列名：Ancient Discoveries
电视台 ：History Channel
地区 ：美国
语言 ：英语
时长 ：50 min / EP
版本 ：DVD
发行时间 ：2007
影片内容介绍
剧情简介
In the ancient texts of Homer and the walls of Egyptian tombs lie tantalizing clues that are causing historians to re-think just how sophisticated centuries-old societies were. Drawings show that the Egyptians may have unlocked the secret to flight with primitive helicopter designs, and that the Chinese had a “wind car” in the 6th century AD that could transport them over land at up to 30 miles per hour. Even more amazing are 600-year-old designs from Italy for a Batmobile-like “rocket car” that appeared to be fueled by gunpowder.
Mechanical maids that could fetch water for people on their own were created by the inventor Philos in the Third century, a concept we still struggle to perfect today! And discoveries about ancient machines of warfare give a new vision of what truly defined the Egyptian empire. Ancient Discoveries unearths new clues that connect the present with the past in more startling ways than we had ever imagined.
分集介绍
Siege of Troy
This episode reconstructs the legend of the Trojan War in Turkey. Achilles' duel against Hector and the sailing of the vast Mycenaean fleet are discussed.
Cars & Planes
This episode examines transportation technology that existed in the ancient world. It discusses a Greek railway, Chinese wind-powered vehicles, and possibility of flying machines in Greece, Egypt and China.
Machines of the Gods
Examining Greek and Roman technology designed for use in religious temples to create illusions that seemed miraculous. Included: an iron chariot that appeared to be suspended in mid air at the Temple of Serapis in Alexandria.
Super Ships
Extraordinary sailing vessels are examined, including the Khufu funeral ship in Egypt made entirely without metal nails; and a warship that could hold 7000 crewmen.
Mega Machines
Examining ancient machines used in the large-scale engineering projects of the ancient world, particularly in Greece and Egypt. Included: machines used to transport 3-ton limestone coffins in Greece. Also: the building of the Parthenon.
Egyptian Warfare
Egyptian warfare and weaponry are examined, including revolutionary weapon- making techniques; and the grand scale of their battles.
Chinese Warfare
Exploring the military innovations of ancient China, including gunpowder, flame throwers, rockets, automated crossbows, siege machines, and the grand scale of their battles.
Machines III
Chinese technology such as cosmic machines, hydraulic hammers, water- controlled clocks and mass production plants powered by water.
Robots
An examination of ancient robotics includes a look at the automata of ancient China, the Hellenistic engineers Heron and Philon, the Kurdish engineer Al- Jazari, the Byzantine Empire, and Leonardo da Vinci. Also includes reconstructions of ancient inventions.
Machines of the East
Examining the inventions of Kurdish engineer Al-Jazari, who lived in what is now modern Iraq and Turkey in the 13th century. His designs include automated water-lifting mechanisms, water-based clocks, and a variety of geared mechanisms.